Waters, Lysander Sebastian Sr. – was born on May 28, 1954 in Quitman, Georgia to the late Mr. Robert and Mrs. Mildred Waters. He went home to be with the Lord on March 25, 2013. He received his formal education in the Brooks County Schools system. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering with a Minor in Math and a Minor in Physics from Savannah State University in Savannah, Georgia. He was a member of Alpha Phi Omega Fraternity. Lysander united in marriage to the former Rosa Lee Brown in June 1978. He received Christ at an early age. He was baptized at St. James Missionary Baptist Church, Barney, GA. He later united with the Mt. Bethel Missionary Baptist Church, Sweetwater, Tennessee. He was a Sunday School Teacher and a member of the Media Ministry. In 2001, he became a member of True Light Missionary Baptist Church, Knoxville, TN. He was a faithful servant in the Men’s Ministry. He was employed at Y-12 Lockheed Martin (formally Union Carbide) from 1978. In his spare time he enjoyed reading his bible, gardening, hunting, fishing, cooking, and spending time with his brothers and children. He leaves to cherish his memory, a loving daughter, Dr. LaKisha W. Davis (Dr. Willis B.), Cordova, TN.; a devoted son, Lysander Sebastian Waters II, Knoxville, TN.; four faithful brothers, Elder Robert (Marge) Waters Jr., Knoxville, TN.; Larry (Shirley) Waters, Knoxville, TN.; Winston (Inisha) Waters, Oak Ridge, TN.; Elder Darris (Jill) Waters, Oak Ridge, TN.; special friend, Shannon (Ashley) Jones, Cookeville, TN.; special friends, James (Becky) Dewery, Billy Dewery, Skyler Dewery of Oliver Springs, TN., and a host of aunts and uncles; nieces and nephews; many cousins and friends. The family will receive friends on Friday, March 29, 2013 from 12:00 to 1:00 P.M. with funeral service to follow at True Light Missionary Baptist Church 3229 George Light Road, Knoxville, TN. Elder Darris Waters officiating. Interment at Oak Ridge Memorial Gardens. Services to conclude with full dove release.

Baird, Patricia A. – age 66, of Knoxville, TN, was called home to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 23, 2013, at Beverly Park Place. Preceded in death by her mother, Lois Foster Hamilton. Survived by daughters, Shawn Baird and Cicily Baird; father, Reverend William Hamilton, Sr., six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; sister, Juanita Clinkscales; brother, William (Laurinda) Hamilton, Jr.; two nieces; three nephews; special friend, Mr. Gene Widner. The family will receive friends on Thursday, March 28, 2013 from 6:00 to 6:30 p.m. with funeral services to follow at Community Evangelistic Church (CEC) 2650 Boyds Bridge Pike, Knoxville, TN. Elder Reginald Strong officiating. Interment will be held 10:00 a.m. on Friday, March 29, 2013 at Mt. Olive Cemetery. Services to conclude with full dove release.

Wood, Carolyn P. – age 57, passed away on Thursday, March 21, 2013 at Tennova St. Mary’s Hospital. Preceded in death by mother, Bernie Porter, father, Paul Porter, brother, McDonald Porter, grandchildren, Jacyia Smith and Mister Smith. She is survived by: daughter, Tomeka Porter-Cowan; son, Carl Hill; devoted grandson, Jermiah Wilson; granddaughter, Lakera Smith, Angel Strong and Keke Hill; sisters, Robin Porter, Barbara Peaks, Susie Porter and Shirley Sims; brothers, Ricky,  Ozell and Michael Porter; a host of relatives and friends. Per Mrs. Wood’s wishes she was cremated and no services planned.

Mobley, Joseph L. Jr. – departed this life on Wednesday, March 20, 2013 at home. He is preceded by his father, Joseph Legene Mobley, Sr., grandmother, Daisy Slay; cousin, John H. Word, Jr. He is survived by wife, Kristy Mobley; children, Krystian and Joseph L. Mobley, III; mother, Surlena Slay; sisters, Josette (Luther) Dobbins and Bertina (Curtis) Cannon and Jamie Joiner; brother, Ralph McPeak-Slay; devoted cousin, Timothy Allen; a host of close cousins, nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and friends. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, March 27, 2013 at Unity Mortuary Chapel from 6:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. with funeral services to follow. Reverend Steve Simpson officiating. Interment to be held on Thursday, March 28, 2013 at 11:30 a.m. at Tennessee Veterans Cemetery on Governor John Sevier Highway with military honors. Services to conclude with full dove release.

Granberry, Jessie Bragg – departed this life on Sunday, March 17, 2013 at her home. She is preceded by her sisters, Emma Roebuck and Pearl Taylor. She is survived by daughters, Joyce Hodge (Edward) Kyle, Kimberly Granberry (John Wesley) Chandler, Sr., Tegwin “Frosty” Granberry (Billy) Washington and Shelia Bragg; stepdaughter, Brenda Reliford; grandsons, John W. (Treniece) Chandler, Jr., Estevenico “JD” (Tiffany)  Chandler, Sr. and Brandon D. Macklin; granddaughters, Marion Kyle, Markesha Smith and Kennedi Bragg; family friends to include Juanne Thompson and Dorothy Ware. Special thanks to Tennova Hospice and Aid and Assist. The family will receive on Saturday, March 23, 2013 at Unity Mortuary Chapel from 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon with funeral services to follow. Reverend Vincent Brown officiating.

Jordan, Janet D. – of Knoxville entered into eternal rest on Friday, March 15, 2013. Janet is survived by her loving children, Keionna Dobbins-Morton, Joshina Dobbins (Kevin Carroll, Sr.), Darryl Dobbins, Jr. (Shandrema Wallace –Dobbins) and Justin Jackson; children’s father, Darryl Dobbins, Sr.; grandchildren, Deondre McGhee, Kevin Carroll, Jr. and Kevon Carroll; sisters, Lee Ann Moore and Tina Jordan; brothers, Ricky, Stacy and Ronnie Jordan; special nieces, April Styles and Krystal Lockett; special nephews, Warren Jordan and Edward Bright;  special friends, Glenda and Patty. The family will receive friends on Friday, March 22, 2013 from 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. with funeral service to follow at Unity Mortuary. Rev. Mildred Westfield, officiating.

Cody, Walter Joe Daniel, “Mokey”, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, March 13, 2013. Walter was born March 13, 1961 to Essie Marsh Neal Cody and Clinton Davis. He attended Austin East High School. Following high school he enlisted in the United States Army, stationed at Ft. Hood Texas in the 1st Cavalry Division. After active duty, Walter served in and retired from the US Army Reserve, 844th Engineering Battalion, after 25 years of service, including two tours in the Middle East. At the time of his passing, he was employed with Chevron-Phillips Petroleum Pipe Company for 20+ years. He is preceded in death by his mother, Essie Marsh Neal Cody; maternal grandparents, Daniel and Emma Cody; paternal grandmother, Margaret Evans; mother-in-law, Kathleen Neal; uncles, Louis Cody, Sherman Matthews; aunt, Clementine Cody; cousins, Byron and Myron Cody. Walter is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 25 years, Charmin C. Cody; father, Clinton Davis; aunts, Thelma R. Bivens, Wanda Cody Matthews, Donna Cody; uncles, Joe Cody, Sr., Homer Cody (Barbara); father-in-law, Charles Neal, Sr.; sisters-in-law, Robin McMahan, Jackie Neal, LaNette Garner, Kelly Johnson, Dawn Neal; brother-in-law, Charles W. Neal, Jr.; many devoted cousins to include Jeffrey Cody, Emma Coatney) Mitchell, Nikkii Cody, Elan Matthews, Sam Matthews, Danny Matthews, Carlita Cody, Joseph Kimbrough, Anthony Jewell, Donna Widener, Yvette Troutman Yolanda Widener;  many other cousins, nieces and nephews, including devoted nephew, Pvt. 2, Francóis Green, US Army; many devoted friends to include, Joshua Lusk; and numerous loving relatives and friends. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, March 20, 2013 at Unity Mortuary Chapel from 5-6 p.m. with funeral service to follow, Rev. Matthew Machen officiating. Interment, with full military honors, will be on Thursday at 11:30 a.m. at East Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery, 2200 E. Gov. John Sevier Highway. Services will conclude with full dove release.

Buffington, James E. – age 84, passed away peacefully in his sleep on March 11, 2013. He was born on March 9, 1929 to Walter and Ollie Buffington in Acworth, GA. James was preceded in death parents; daughter, Carol Baker; brothers, Frank, Ernest and Homer Buffington; sister, Marie Burns. He leaves behind to mourn: wife, Blanche; daughters, Dolores Bewley, Teresa Buffington-Simpson and son, Larry Buffington.Family will receive friends on Friday, March 15, 2013 from 11:30a.m. – 12:00 noon with funeral service to follow at Unity Mortuary Chapel. Pastor Valentino McNeal officiating. Interment to follow at East Tennessee Veterans Cemetery, John Sevier Highway at 1:30 p.m. with Military Honors. Services to conclude with full dove release.

Gilstrap, Phyllis Marie – born April 20, 1931 passed away on March 6, 2013. She was preceded in death by husband, Laymon Gilstrap, parents, Joseph and Florence Ray, brothers, Larry and William Ray. Survived by sisters, Katherine Ray and Mattie Patrick; sister in law, Barbara Ray; nieces, Darlene, Debra, Joeann and Phyllis; nephews, Charles, Ronnie, Donnie, Eric, Larry and Leonard; a host of other family and friends. Family and friends will assemble at Unity Mortuary Chapel on Tuesday, March 12, 2013 at 12:00 p.m and proceed to East TN Veterans Cemetery, John Sevier Hwy for Graveside service at 1:30 p.m. with Reverend Robert W. Monroe officiating. Interment to follow immediately. Services to conclude with full dove release.